No room for gays in Kenya, says deputy president William Ruto - See more at: http://www.straitstimes.com/ne

May 05, 2015 19:14

Kenya's deputy president, William Ruto, has told worshippers at a church service in Nairobi that homosexuality had no place in the east African nation, reports said Monday.

Homophobia is on the rise across much of Africa and homosexuality remains illegal in many countries, including Kenya where it was outlawed under British colonial legislation.

"We will not allow homosexuality in our society as it violates our religious and cultural beliefs," Ruto was quoted as telling a cheering congregation at the Jesus Winner Ministry Church on the outskirts of the capital.

"We will stand with religious leaders to defend our faith and our beliefs," he said. "There's no room for homosexuality in this country. That one I can assure you."

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